Up to date Sept. 16, 2026, 11:03 p.m. ET
Lane Kiffin’s return to Mississippi has acquired its newest storyline: Who will begin at quarterback for LSU?
The query comes after LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt was listed as “uncertain” on the Tigers’ preliminary SEC student-athlete availability report that was launched on Wednesday, Sept. 16. It stays unclear what sort of harm Leavitt has sustained that has him listed as “uncertain” for the top-10 matchup in opposition to Mississippi.
Leavitt was one in all 10 LSU gamers included on the report, which incorporates linebacker Whit Weeks and tight finish Trey’Dez Inexperienced, each of whom have been listed as “possible.”
The Arizona State switch arrived at LSU this previous offseason coming off a season-ending foot harm that required surgical procedure final season with the Solar Devils.
Leavitt struggled at occasions in LSU’s Week 2 win over Louisiana Tech, turning the ball over thrice regardless of throwing for nearly 400 yards. He has 4 interceptions and two touchdowns in two begins this season in Kiffin’s offense.
The Tigers and Rebels are set for a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff on Saturday, Sept. 19 in Oxford.
This is the newest on Leavitt:
Sam Leavitt harm replace
Leavitt was listed as “uncertain” on the Tigers’ preliminary SEC participant availability on Wednesday.
It stays unclear what harm Leavitt is coping with, or when he bought injured. Leavitt, who spoke with reporters after his recreation vs. the Bulldogs, didn’t point out he had been harm within the recreation.
As famous by The Every day Advertiser, a part of the USA TODAY Community, Leavitt missed a majority of LSU’s spring follow in March and April whereas recovering from the foot surgical procedure he underwent with the Solar Devils. He was totally cleared to take part in soccer actions proper earlier than the Tigers started their summer time exercise program.
Leavitt was scheduled to fulfill with reporters on Tuesday, Sept. 16, however didn’t seem.
LSU’s subsequent harm report will likely be launched on Thursday evening, adopted by one on Friday evening. There’ll then be one last one launched 90 minutes earlier than kickoff on Saturday.
Who’s LSU’s backup quarterback?
LSU’s major backup quarterback is Elon switch Landen Clark, although Southern California switch Husan Longstreet has additionally performed sparingly this season.
Clark has seen extra snaps as Leavitt’s backup this season, finishing 7 of 10 passes for 109 yards and a landing via LSU’s first two video games of the season. He has additionally added 42 dashing yards and a landing on seven carries.
Longstreet didn’t take part within the Louisiana Tech recreation.
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